Occam’s Razor: A Study in Designing “Unassuming Flies”

In pop culture, the concept of “Occam’s Razor” is commonly understood as, “the simplest explanation is usually the best.” This isn’t quite right. I believe it’s more accurate to say, “when faced with differing theories, you should pursue the one that requires the fewest number of assumptions.” In other words, it’s more prescriptive than descriptive.…


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